Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend – Uncle Bens or any brand you may like
  • 1 bunch of green onions, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 7 Tbsp butter, diced and divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (have on hand a little more if you like the soup lighter)
  • 2 sprigs of both fresh thyme and sage (1/4 teaspoon of each if dried)
  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts halves, cleaned and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (We like King Arthur)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  • Boil chicken in 1 tbsp of salt and water for approximately 12 minutes, chop and set aside.
  • Prepare the rice according to box instructions and set aside.
  • In a large soup pot, saute 1/2 the butter, green onions, celery and garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add in 1/4 cup of flour and mix in, coating the garlic celery and onions.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth, bringing to a slight boil and then reducing heat. Add the sage, thyme plus the chicken and salt and pepper, let cook at a low heat for 15 minutes.
  • In a separate small saucepan melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add remaining flour and cook for 1 minute of constant whisking.
  • Slowly pour milk into butter/flour mixture while whisking and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens. This takes just a minute or two.
  • Returning to the soup pot, staying at the low heat, add in the cooked rice, stirring well. Then add the milk/cream mixture, stir vigorously to thoroughly blend. Add the additional broth should you like more liquid. Cook together on low with frequent stirring for 15-20 minutes.
  • Salt and pepper to taste and serve!